Memorial Buzz
News from Manchester Memorial Elementary School!
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
Principal's Note...
Great news! We are moving through the process to potentially build a new school building. Last night the building committee voted on a preferred scheme for the new building design. The name of the scheme is "The Hub" and it is a 2-story design on our current site.
There are a lot of great features of this scheme...check out the picture below. Please note that it is a very preliminary sketch and will be developed further as the process continues. Nevertheless, it is exciting to think of what might become reality some day!
Have a great weekend!
GO PATS!
Best,
John
Upcoming Dates...
FEBRUARY
19-23 - MIDWINTER RECESS
26 - Dr. Seuss Day
26 - March 2 -Read Across America Week
MARCH
5-9 - Early Spring Book Fair in School Library
7 - NOON DISMISSAL - Parent Conferences
8 - 6:00 - 7:30 PM - 2nd Annual Poetry Cafe Night
16 - REPORT CARDS SENT HOME
27 - K/1 CONCERT - 2PM
APRIL
4 & 5 - MCAS Test Gr. 4-ELA
10 & 11 - MCAS Test Gr. 3 -ELA
16 - 20 - PATRIOTS DAY/SPRING RECESS
26 & 27 - MCAS Test Gr. 5 -ELA
MAY
2 - NOON DISMISSAL - Professional Development for Staff
3- Time TBA: Art Show at Essex Shipbuilding Museum
8 & 15 -MCAS Test Gr. 3 - MATH
9 & 16 - MCAS Test Gr. 4 - MATH
10 & 17 - MCAS Test Gr. 5 - MATH
22 & 23 - MCAS Test Gr. 5 - Science & Technology
23 - CHORUS & BAND CONCERT - 7PM
30 - Grade 4 Concert - 2PM
28 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
JUNE
6 - NOON DISMISSAL - Professional Development for Staff
13 -LAST DAY OF SCHOOL ((if no snow days) / REPORT CARDS SENT HOME
Flu Clinic
Walker Safety
Understanding Our Differences
Starting on January 25, the 4th grade classes will be working on an experiential unit on learning disabilities and differences as part of the Social Studies Curriculum. The program we use is called Understanding Our Differences. Last year, the 3rd grade classes learned about physical disabilities through the UOD curriculum. Understanding Our Differences (UOD) is a model, interactive disability awareness curriculum that teaches children to see the whole person and better understand the disability. Since 1978, the program has been successfully disseminated to more than 200 schools nationwide. Through the use of experiential activities, the learning disabilities curriculum focuses broadly on learning challenges students encounter during academic work and discusses the impact of individual strengths and weaknesses on learning. Over the next few weeks, 4th graders will also attend a presentation by three MERHS students who have participated in special education and learned how to compensate for their learning disabilities. Understanding Our Differences is a nonprofit organization and a national leader in disability awareness education. This program aligns perfectly with MMES' core value of ACCEPTING and appreciating one another’s differences.
Home and School Connection
January's "Home and School Connection" - Check it out!
http://rfecustomer.com/Pubs/201712/890543_HS1217E.pdf?ID=8292
Dr. Robert Brooks - Parent Speaker Series
Where: MERMHSD Auditorium
SPRING 2018 MCAS DATES
Spring 2018 MCAS Dates
Grade 3
ELA Reading Session I
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
ELA Reading Session II
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Mathematics Session I
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Mathematics Session II
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Grade 4
ELA Reading Session I
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
ELA Reading Session II
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Mathematics Session I
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Mathematics Session II
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Grade 5
ELA Reading Session I
Thursday, April 26, 2018
ELA Reading Session II
Friday, April 27, 2018
Mathematics Session I
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Mathematics Session II
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Science/Technology I
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Science/Technology II
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Help Wanted!
We are currently searching to bolster our substitute pool for the 17-18 school year. Many of our favorite substitutes have gotten full-time jobs recently (hooray for them), and we need to "restock our bullpen." Do you know someone locally who has experience working with children in a school setting? Please have them email Mrs. Dodge directly at dodgec@mersd.org and we can take them through the application and screening process. Thanks so much in advance!
Notices From our Friends...
VALENTINE'S DAY BREAKFAST
On February 11, The high school’s National Honor Society is going to be hosting a community Valentine’s Day breakfast from 10:30 - 12:30 in the dining hall at the high school (there will also be performances by students at the breakfast and crafts for younger children). This is open to the entire community.
Crosby's Receipts
“Shop at Crosby’s Marketplace & Henry’s Fine Foods, save your receipts & send them to school with your student or place in the red bucket at the front office to help us earn free classroom equipment! Thank you!"
2017-2018 Calendar
MMES 17-18 School-wide Theme
Check out the video that inspired our theme for the year!
MMES is on Facebook!
Memorial School:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009186193553&hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf
MMES Library/Technology:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007713044842&fref=ts
"Like" our friends:
MERSD:
https://www.facebook.com/ManchesterEssexRegional/?fref=ts
MMPTO:
https://www.facebook.com/ManchesterMemorialPTO/?fref=ts